Crown Prince Frederik's Working Visit to Nepal: September 17-20, 2015

[polyesco]

the trip is coming up. I think its usually done for outside trips to have a new thread created

HRH Crown Prince making travel to Nepal with the Red Cross in Denmark on September 17 to 20.
H.K.H. Kronprinsen foretager rejse til Nepal med Røde Kors i Danmark den 17. ? 20. september - Kongehuset

Billed Bladet article
Kronprins Frederik skal til Nepal | billedbladet.dk
"the Danish Red Cross says that the crown prince got to go out and look at some of the villages affected by the quake.
The villages are relatively far out, are places where the Red Cross has started in reconstruction and relief."

and it seems the Embassy in Nepal is getting ready
@Tingstrup Sep 9
"The Embassy of Denmark in Nepal shopping flowers for HKH Crown Prince Frederik's upcoming visit."
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hp...90587306_n.jpg

[Roskilde]

Kongehuset has published the official programme for Frederik's visit to Nepal:
Program for rejse til Nepal - Kongehuset

Don't know why they write from 17-20 September when the visit will take place from 18-21 September, though.

Friday, September 18

Pachok

Visit village
Crown Prince Frederik visits a village in Pachok where there will be focus on the logistical work around the emergency aid. The Crown Prince will among other things get an insight into the emergency aid's difficult way to the isolated and earthquake-hit villages. During the visit to the village the Crown Prince will meet affected families who have built temporary houses of material handed out by the Danish Red Cross. The Crown Prince will also inspect a earthquake-hit school and the temporary school where about 300 students have their schooling.

Saturday, September 19

Phaleni and Besishahar, Lamjung

Visit a village
Am. 10.00
The Crown Prince visits the village Phaleni where there will be focus on health, disease and disaster prevention. Including trekking to illuminate the road from the fountainhead of consumers to waste water. During the visit to the village the Crown Prince will be shown some long-term initiatives in the village to provide better sanitation and better access to water.

Visit by local Red Cross branch
PM 6.30
The Crown Prince visits a local Red Cross department in Besishahar where he will hear about daily life, landslide danger and floods.

Sunday, September 20

Kathmandu

Earthquake hiking and visits to local family
PM 3.00
The Crown Prince takes part in a earthquake treks to see how vulnerable the capital's buildings are when the area is affected by earthquake. The Crown Prince will then visit a local family.

Dinner
PM 7.30
The Danish Ambassador to Nepal, Kirsten Geelan, will host a dinner in the residence.


Monday, September 21

Kathmandu

Visit to Red Cross
AM 10.00
The Crown Prince visits the Red Cross headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal.

[polyesco]

quite a program.
Not sure about the dates, Maybe the 17 is for travel to Nepal?
but then there is an event on the 21st hmmm.
At least we got a program this time. Hoping for some good coverage

"Nepal affected annually by natural disasters and epidemics. The purpose of the trip is to showcase the Danish Red Cross relief work and support to communities in the form of temporary shelter, restoration of work and self-reliance as well as psychosocial support.
The Crown Prince will visit the earthquake-affected communities and meeting families who are trying to restore their lives after disasters. The journey begins in Lamjung district on the south side of the Himalayan mountain range and ends in the capital Kathmandu in Nepal."

[eya]

I imagine you will see beautiful photos from this trip. I look forward

[Roskilde]

Frederik has kissed Mary and children farewell this morning because it seems like he this noon left Denmark and begun his travel to Nepal. (A flight of 15-20 hours depending on how many stopovers)

From the Danish Red Cross some hours ago:
"So it's time of departure to Nepal with HRH The Crown Prince".

[MidwestMom]

According to the CP Mary message board, Frederik has an IOC meeting in South Korea on the 22nd, so maybe he'll go there directly from Nepal instead of coming back to Denmark.

[Roskilde]

I certainly think. In fact, Frederik would not be able to reach home to Denmark since the flight time is 16-20 hours. And Frederik's visit to Nepal ends on 21 septmeber.

[polyesco]

Originally Posted by Roskilde

Frederik has kissed Mary and children farewell this morning because it seems like he this noon left Denmark and begun his travel to Nepal. (A flight of 15-20 hours depending on how many stopovers)

From the Danish Red Cross some hours ago:
"So it's time of departure to Nepal with HRH The Crown Prince".

wow that is quite some travel! Almost a day of flights


Another article on Frederik's visit
Kronprins Frederik på jordskælvsvandring i Nepal | billedbladet.dk

"Crown Prince Frederik is over the next few days busy in Nepal, where he is a closer look at how the Danish Red Cross, working with relief goods in areas of the country hardest hit by the violent earthquake of April and May this year.

The Crown Prince will get to experience the effect of the aid to communities in the form of, among other temporary shelter. It has been important for both Crown Prince Frederik himself and the Red Cross to get close to families in the affected areas to talk to them about how they struggle to restore their lives after disasters."

[Roskilde]

Frederik has arrived after a long flight:

Article:
http://thehimalayantimes.com/kathman...drik-arriving/

Picture:
"Crown Prince of Denmark Frederik is welcomed by Nepalese Foreign Ministry official after his arrival for four-day private tour to quake-hit districts, at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal"
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/ph..._134634541.htm

[polyesco]

thanks He must be very tired after a long flight. But is looking good.

another photo
http://files.prokerala.com/news/phot...ves-343365.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPFkLGkVAAA6WaA.jpg:large

[Muhler]

Thanks, Roskilde & Polyesco.

Does anyone know what the current political and economic situation is in Nepal right now? And what's on the news there?

[MidwestMom]

Here's a site that I've found helpful: World Time Server: current local time and date in any zone

There's a drop-down menu, just highlight the country you want. Not only will you get the time and temperature, but further down the page, there is a link to the local news. Enjoy!

[polyesco]

this helps alot, thank you

an article on Frederik's arrival.
Kronprins Frederik er landet i Nepal | billedbladet.dk

a long flight follow by a long drive on dirt roads.

"Immediately after having landed in Nepal's capital Kathmandu took Crown Prince Frederik and the Danish Red Cross delegation hole on a tight work program over the next days, among other things, offers trips on foot to isolated quake-hit villages near the Himalayas.

Thursday. September 17, 2015 - Ulrik Ulriksen in Nepal

Crown Prince Frederik landed Thursday morning in Nepal's capital Kathmandu after a long flight from Copenhagen with a single stopover.

Immediately after arrival drove Crown Prince Frederik and the Danish delegation set off in cars heading for the provincial capital of Lamjung.

The Crown Prince is in Nepal to experience the Danish Red Cross relief work in quake-hit provinces far from Kathmandu.
Five hours by car lasted until the crown prince and the Danish delegation had traveled a few hundred kilometers of mountain roads and could unpack in a hotel in Lamjung district on the south side of the Himalayas impressive and awe-inspiring mountain range."

[Roskilde]

Thanks Polyesco,

I see it's BB's Ulrik Ulriken who is travled along and is covering Frederik's visit. Ulrik Ulriken's main task is to cover the Crown prince Couple (along with Marianne Singer), he covers many of the CP couple's event, travels and officiel visits (in fact, it's rare he covers any of the other royal members). He knows them well and F&M know him well.

This should means good coverage on billedbladet.dk during the entire visit.

[polyesco]

An article with more pictures of Frederik's arrival yesterday. Cant blame him if he is a bit tired
The Kathmandu Post :: Danish Prince in Lamjung: Takes stock of post-quake situation (Photo feature)

http://assets-cdn.ekantipur.com/imag...1546-600x0.JPG
http://assets-cdn.ekantipur.com/imag...ince-600x0.jpg

added:
"The Danish Crown Prince had requested that there be no welcome ceremony as this was a personal visit.

Prince Frederick took stock of the quake affected families and held meeting with Chief District Administrator and the team Security Agency deployed in the area."

[Muhler]

Thanks, Polyesco.

Notice how Frederik prudently overcome altitude dizziness by parking his hand in his pocket.

[polyesco]

I wouldnt blame him for trying anything after a long flight and high altitude to get use to the conditions

plus he looks fantastic as usual
http://assets-cdn.ekantipur.com/imag...-big-600x0.jpg

I love this little note
"The Danish Crown Prince had requested that there be no welcome ceremony as this was a personal visit."
I think this suits his style no fanfare just straight to the issue

a small news clip
https://youtu.be/LmBn2Y9NWyM

DAY 1 at a local village wearing the traditional headgear
कान�तिप�र समाचार :: डेनिस राजक�मार गाउ� घ�म�दै

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added:
short mention of his arrival from the Danish Embassy in Nepal
http://nepal.um.dk/en/news/newsdispl...0-DEA35E606AF5

[Roskilde]

Thank you, a nice picture of Frederik in Nepal. Let's hope we soon get some more :)

It will be interesting if the press can get internet connection out in the remote areas which the delegation and Frederik are visiting. If not, we may have to wait for coverage until they once again reach to a place with internet connection.

[marfre]

Thanks for the links and photos.


Frederik is what my grandmother would have called a doer. There are doers and talkers she always said doers check for themselves the situation while talkers sit back and talk about it and themselves.
This is one of the many reasons I like Frederik, he is not worried about getting out there and getting his hands dirty.

[Roskilde]

Today, Crown Prince Frederik visits the village Phaleni and take part in a trekking to illuminate the road from the fountainhead of consumers to waste water. During the visit to the village the Crown Prince will be shown some long-term initiatives in the village to provide better sanitation and better access to water.

A great picture of Frederik under his trekking in the villages:
http://thehimalayantimes.com/wp-cont...k-Frederik.jpg

An english article:
http://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/d...ce-in-lamjung/